Image of Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order By Edward Matulanya  Learn about the Seven Holy Founders of the Servites. Understand their founding of the order, dedication to Mary, examples of holiness, and the miracles that inspire Catholics worldwide. Introduction The Catholic Church commemorates the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order on February 17, honoring their collective response to God’s call, their profound Marian devotion, and their witness to communal holiness. Their lives demonstrate that sanctity is not solely an individual pursuit but also an ecclesial reality lived in fraternity, obedience, and service (Vatican II, 1964; Butler, 1995). 1. Saints of February 17 in the Roman Catholic Church This feast highlights saints whose lives reflect unity, humility, and Marian spirituality. The Church commemorates the Seven Holy Founders collectively, emphasizing the communal nature of holiness (Congar, 1965). For e xample; u nlike most saints honored individually, the S...